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How to get fromBakersfield to South Lake Tahoeby bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Bakersfield to South Lake Tahoe by bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus via Stockton

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    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Stocktonbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    10h 58m
    $62–92

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus Sac/SLT Connecting Bus
    11h 13m
    $52–96

  3. Drive 325.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bakersfield to South Lake Tahoecar car 325.1 mi
    7h 15m
    $60–86

  4. Fly from Meadows Field Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane BFL - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    6h 48m
    $111–404

  5. Bus via Bakersfield, CA

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stockton to Sacramentobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento - Amtrak to South Lake Tahoe Wyebus bus
    11h 21m
    $75–116

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane LAX - RNO
    3. Take the bus from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to Margaritavillebus bus
    8h 51m
    $386–751

Bakersfield to South Lake Tahoe by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 58m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to US 50/Al Tahoe Blvd via Stockton, Stockton, Sacramento, Sacramento - Amtrak, and South Y Transit Center in around 10h 58m.

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